Fiddleback User Weekend May 5-7, Hiawassee, GA - Schedule Posted

[Mish_Mike]

Started laying out my gear this evening. Plenty more to get out but it's a good start! Thursday can't come quick enough!

Orion, you backpacking it over?

 

[Odaon]

Orion, you backpacking it over?

Nope! Most of its going in my suitcase!

 

[VANCE]

Nope! Most of its going in my suitcase!

i was a little concerned when Allen & I went to Dallas. We each had 22 knives in our suitcases and I had a couple machetes in there as well.

 

[cbach8tw]

Question, when you pack all those things in the bag, do you have to let airline know about it when you check the bags? Just curious, how do you prevent the the checkers or crew from helping themselves?

 

[VANCE]

Question, when you pack all those things in the bag, do you have to let airline know about it when you check the bags? Just curious, how do you prevent the the checkers or crew from helping themselves?

we didn't mention anything. i don't know if that's right or wrong.

you really can't as far as I know

 

[cbach8tw]

So is it recommended to leave bags open for security to check or lock the case up? Not trying to drag jet out, but I have wondered how do I travel with my smaller fixed blades, within the US?

 

[VANCE]

not a recommendation, i'm just relaying my last trip.

i put a bunch of knives & machetes in my suitcase and handed it to the guy checking bags and headed to the security check point.


***edit

the suitcase was not locked.

 

[Odaon]

The only time you have to claim something that I can think of is with a firearm. That whole process is interesting, but not a big deal. Take pictures of everything you're checking of value and if it happens to get lost, which is very unlikely, you submit a claim.

 

[Odaon]

So is it recommended to leave bags open for security to check or lock the case up? Not trying to drag jet out, but I have wondered how do I travel with my smaller fixed blades, within the US?

If you lock your bag with a non TSA approved lock they will break the lock if they need to check your bag. Not worth worrying about it in my opinion.

 

[k_estela]

http://fiddlebackforge.com/index.cfm/fiddleback-news-information/traveling-with-knives/

 

[VANCE]

http://fiddlebackforge.com/index.cfm/fiddleback-news-information/traveling-with-knives/

thanks!
i downloaded the app

 

[Southern Gent]

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[VANCE]

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i still have some items to round up...but i've got the basics covered

 

[cbach8tw]

Thanks for the link.

 

[Odaon]

i still have some items to round up...but i've got the basics covered

Looks like you've got everything you could need!

 

[VANCE]

Looks like you've got everything you could need!

i plan on making a real post tonight

 

[Bmurray]

Had my pack and gear sent ups to Justin. Just hope it makes it.

 

[pertinux]

i still have some items to round up...but i've got the basics covered

Uh hunh.



Now show everything in the trailer.




~ P.

 

[PolRoger]

I've got most of the items from the recommended packing list staged.

I'm planning on using either a ~ 3" or ~ 4" bladed (Handyman/Bushfinger) for Saturday's knife skills session. I'm also bringing along 3 larger bladed knives and for use as possible trade items, two separate Fiddlebacks in soft cases.

 

[VANCE]

Harland,
I hope that's the spare bedroom.